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Cloud readiness / Cloud-ready
Definition
An IT solution that is either already hosted or can be hosted on a virtual server using either Linux or Windows as an operating system and there are no software licensing or data issues with the solution consuming cloud-based hosting services.
Preferred – IT solution is hosted on a virtual x86 or equivalent server using either Linux or Windows as an operating system. This also includes any IT solution under ECOS evaluation.
Acceptable – IT solution is hosted on a non Windows/Linux virtual machine (examples: AIX, Solaris) that could be hosted by either a private cloud or by a community/public cloud provider licensing or data issues with the solution consuming cloud-based hosting services.